Job Description
Job Title:  Hygiene Technician
Company:  AB World Foods
Requisition ID:  4182
Job Location:  Leigh
Posting Start Date:  07/09/2026
Posting End Date:  28/09/2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Category:  Hygiene
Job Description: 

What are we about?

Are you ready to support Operational Excellence through Hygiene to help us deliver our goal of world-class standards? We’re looking for a Hygiene Technician to take a key role in maintaining food safety, supporting production efficiency, & leading a team of Hygiene Operators on shift. This is more than cleaning — it’s about protecting our people, products, plant and reputation. This shift pattern for this role is Friday to Sunday, 06:00 to 18:00 and Monday, 06:00 to 14:00.

 

What's the role about?

AB World Foods is a branded food business famous for flavour and as great as our brands are, our people are what makes us special. We are committed to making ABWF a great place to work, grow & develop.

    Oversee hygiene performance on shift, directing and encouraging Hygiene Operators to deliver high standards
    Plan and delegate tasks, ensuring smooth handovers and clear communication
    Work cross-functionally to ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety & quality standards
    Perform high standards of cleaning to support equipment care and cleaning to maintain operational efficiency and product safety & quality
    Support our environmental goals by actively contributing to recycling and waste management programmes
    Support our goal of world-class hygiene through teamwork and innovation

How will you stand out?

    Previous experience in a hygiene or cleaning role within food manufacturing or a similar environment
    A proactive, hands-on approach with a keen eye for detail and commitment to continuous improvement
    Demonstrated ability to lead teams and maintain hygiene standards
    Good understanding of food safety, health & safety, and GMP
    Able to contribute both alone and alongside others in a team setting
    Comfortable working night shifts on a 4 on 4 off pattern
    An aspiration to be part of a journey toward world-class hygiene.
    Demonstrates a willingness to Raise the Bar, by seeking opportunities for improvement of our people and processes.
    Have good communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability work collaboratively with the Team and key Stakeholders.